City of Pasadena Adaptive Recreation sponsors an exhibition featuring the work
of adults with disabilities who participate in a weekly art program, held each
Wednesday evening at Victory Park. The theme of this year’s show is “This is
How We See the World” and includes the best artwork and poetry from the artists
involved in the program. A sample poem:

“The Difference Between Body and Soul”
by Ara Bezjian

Even though my body acts strange
sometimes,
I am not sick
My body is a vehicle
In
which my spirit resides and my soul is connected
to the higher power
We are learning as we go, about
our souls and our bodies
My body is not doing the
creation of art, by my soul is
Because our soul
is created in the image of the higher power

The primary focus of adaptive recreation is to
provide an opportunity and a supportive environment
for artists with disabilities to create artwork
and poetry. James Trivers, art teacher, says he
has personally witnessed the growth and development
of each person involved in this program.

For more
information, please contact Jackie Scott, adaptive
recreation specialist for the city of Pasadena
at (626) 744- 7257 or jackiescott@cityofpasadena.net.